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Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Swivel Office Chair in Deep Purple Upholstery
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, office chair, aluminum, upholstery, The Netherlands, 1970s
This office chair was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt manufactured by Artifort in the sevent...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in W 26.19 in D 27.17 in
Minson Corp. Postmodern Sculptural Lavender Purple Chairs - Set of 6
By Minson Corp.
Located in Glendale, AZ
Minson Corp. Post Modern Lavender Sculpted Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Featuring metal frames, lavender upholstered back and seat, original label, curvaceous lines, great style and for...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Eight Ludwig Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno armchairs for Knoll in stainless steel with original Cavalier for Knoll (K215/12) royal blue cloth upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Aubergine Scoop Swivel Lounge Chairs, Metal Base by Barbara Barry for HBF
By Barbara Barry, HBF
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Scoop swivel lounge chairs with a metal base by Barbara Barry for HBF. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition as far as the base, frame and stability are concer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Navy Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London.
The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four 1950s Dining Chairs by Louis Paolozzi
By Louis Paolozzi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of four chairs by Louis Paolozzi : molded-pressed plywood shell padded and covered with a 50s spirit fabric, a red and white heather blue wool cloth resting on a black lacquered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Matrice Chair in Gold Steel and Blue Velvet
By Studio Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Matrice side chair is a steel corset compressing a velvet fleece, an organic, carnal form, compressed by a wire mesh. The interaction of two antagonistic materials reminds us of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Metal
Hive Counter Stool by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
The Hive counter stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D66 x W55 x H95 cm
Materials: Marine cotton velvet, Polished brass.
Weight: 15 kg
Finish options:
Upholstery Available in ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
PK17 Impermeable Loveseat, Blue Seat & Black Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK17 loveseat is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in black micro-textured electrostatic painting.
Seat and backrest are upholstered in nautical anti-mold leatheret...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
'Point' Chair by Jonas Bohlin, 1990
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Jonas Bohlin, hand-signed.
Produced in Sweden, 1990.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Purple Chair Model “Hi!Breed” by Charlotte Kingsnorth Contemporary Design Seat
By Charlotte Kingsnorth
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chair model “Hi!breed”
From “Hi!breed” series
Manufactured by Charlotte Kingsnorth
Exclusively for Side Gallery
UK, 2022
Old metal tubular and mesh Ikea chair frame, envelope...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Jasper Morrison 2-Seat Blue Two-Toned "Vega" Bench for Artifort with Chrome Legs
By Artifort, Jasper Morrison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jasper Morrison 2-seater "Vega" bench for Artifort 1990's. In original two toned upholstered seats on a chrome wire frame. Seat width 22" each. Visible wear, consistent with age and ...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 45 in D 26.75 in
Dos À Dos Louvre Double Seat Blueberry by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dos à Dos was designed in 1967 for the Louvre Museum, where its curves had the discreet but essential role of accommodating visitors as they admired the spellbinding antiquities and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Chair by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Two Garden Chairs in Wrought Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of two garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor
You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor.
Paint:
Color Epoxi paint of t...
Category
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Minimal Outdoor Sling by Studio Stirling in Blues
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
"Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
The Slings can be ordered ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
La Tuba Outdoor Chair, Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Maria Beckmann
Located in New York, NY
Outdoor furniture design by Maria Beckmann. These outdoor chairs are made from steel tubing and thick canvas.
La Tuba Outdoor Chair is available in multiple sizes.
Materials: Steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scalene Outdoor Armchair in a Dark Blue Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Scalene armchair was created by our amazing Uultis Design team, with an upholstered beautiful dark blue fabric, features a welded aluminum structure that gives this chair more re...
Category
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Anat Chair, Outdoor by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
We always wanted to design a chair to sit on it freely in any way using the arch shape- the closest lines to the human body- which perfectly harmonizes with our body and our way of s...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Chair
By Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in Stezzano, IT
Construction technique: Aluminum and iron structure
Color: Red, blue, black, and pink.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of Eames for Miller MKX Wire Mesh Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller MKX-l wire mesh dining chairs. The chairs feature the iconic wire mesh seat conjoined to the bases with an "H" which debuted...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Armchair with structure in polished trivalent ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Contemporary Chair WEI by Studio 1+11, in Blue Edition , 21st Century Germany
By Wim Yanov
Located in Berlin, DE
The Chair WEI by Studio ONE PLUS ELEVEN is delicately hand made steel in geometrical, graphical forms .
The Chair is metal made but it gets a very delicate and filigree look.
Chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Goldfinger Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist comfort. Pared down geometry in polished brass meets Rialto navy velvet in our Goldfinger collection. A little bit, 1970s, a lot today. Goldfinger is the winning ticket th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Polished Chrome Frame Rolled Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern polished chrome frame rolled back dining chairs - set of 4. Set includes (4) side chairs, polished chrome frames, upholstered back and seat, curved sleek b...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
System 1-2-3 Chair, Design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Napoli, IT
Vintage System 1-2-3 chair, design by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1960s, upholstered with new "POP UP" fabric from the Boussac collection.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Multicolor Adjustable Fiberglass Chairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
A multicolor adjustable swiveling fiberglass chairs. The legs are made out of light gray color painted iron. Used in a canteen-cafeteria or bistrot. Italy 1950. The seat of the chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey and the option to select an upholstered cushion material for your chair. The iron leg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
By Francesco Beghetto, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well, and in a white metal bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mixed Public-Private Boundary #03 Chair/Side Table by Cometabolism Studio
By Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The "Mixed public-private boundary" collection of Cometabolism Studio uses objects in public and private spaces to reorganize and reproduce, forming installations suitable for both "...
Category
2010s Chinese Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mula chair is offered with iron rebar metal base, varnished in black. The seat and back are made with an injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam, upholstered in the listed fabrics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of foldable theatre chairs designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the renovation of the Betty Nansen Theatre (earlier The Young Theatre) in Copenhagen and made by Andreas ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.1 in D 20.48 in
Original K1 Cone Chairs Design Blue Red by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1950s
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Original K1 cone chairs design blue red by Verner Panton, Denmark 1950s. They are wearing its original woven fabric in very good and comfortable original condition. The chairs are ba...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danese Milano Abchair Chair Violet with Red Seat by Paolo Rizzatto
By Danese Milano, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Hicksville, NY
Abchair is a stackable seat made from a single sheet of anodized aluminium. The structure is made of two laser-cut parts that are that are shaped like teeth of a comb. These are then...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oxford low back desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1963 for the professors of St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. Blue upholstery in good condition. Metal star ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
One GF General Fireproofing Side Chair with Polished Aluminum Frame and Base
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
One midcentury desk or dining chair made by GF.
The chairs are on a four-star polished aluminum base and swivel.
Reupholstery recommended. 100 available.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Lotus (High), by Jasper Morrison, is part of a complete collection of chairs, envisioned to be easily adaptable for both domestic and variegated professional settings. Available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Matrice Chair in Black Steel and Blue Velvet Customizable
By Studio Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Matrice chair is a subtle steel corset that compresses a soft and comfortable material; a nice reminder of the Italian traditional expertise, when the blown glass was assembling the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Metal
Pair of Anton Lorenz Chairs for Thonet Model SS33
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Anton Lorenz chairs for Thonet model SS33. Original electric blue naugahyde upholstery, tubular chrome cantilivered frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Wrought Iron Chairs after Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury wrought iron chairs, having hoop form backs, and newly upholstered pad seats (blue Sunbrella fabric). Both chairs are in very good, clean condition showing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line Bra Bohag in the 1950s. The model was shown at the very well known H55 exhibition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Weaving High Back Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair weaving high back with aluminium structure in blue lacquered finish.
Seat and back made with blue elastic belts. Indoor or outdoor use.
Also available with structure in dark ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair, Restored, Purple Maharam Fabric and Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large and very comfortable lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber. Expertly reupholstered in purple Maharam Hallingdal fabric. Polished brass tubular legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 37 in D 37 in
Pair of Chrome Steelcase Chairs in Violet
By Steelcase
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of chrome steelcase chairs in violet. The remarkable color and condition of these chairs is amazing. So strong and sturdy! These chairs are kid friendly as well. Perfect to brig...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Opus Garden Magenta Chair with Armrests by Carlo Rampazzi
By Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning chair is defined by an open and aetherial silhouette that conveys simplicity, comfort, and stability. Evoking a classic style, the frame is made of hand-bent iron rods ...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Brass Chair - Extra Wide
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space. This particular option features an extra wide seat of 36" for a roomy lounge option.
Inspired by a...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space.
Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller, USA, our indi...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Brass Corner Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Corner Chair can be used as a standalone piece, or as part of a modular sectional with other Inheritance pieces.
Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alon...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
IHand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Copper Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space.
Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller, USA, our indig...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oxford Chairs Model AJ 3273 by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, Denmark
2 pieces Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs Model 3272 with blue wool fabric from 1987. Used with patination, and a small wear hole on the side each.
Five-pass foot - manufactured by Fritz...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Promemoria Bilou Bilou Stool Covered in Fabric by Romeo Sozzi
By Promemoria
Located in Valmadrera (LC), IT
Bilou Bilou is a stool that takes its aesthetic from one of Promemoria's most beloved chairs. Its iconic and unique shape, combined with unusual finishes, make this object a proper m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
4 Folding Chairs "Luisa" by Marcello Cuneo
By Marcello Cuneo, Mobel Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
A Set of 4 folding chairs "Model Luisa"
designed 1970 by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel Italia
crome-plated metal base
newly upholstered with Kvadrat, Divina 3 - 0791 (100% New wool) ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marcel Wanders chair Model 045 '1986' Mobiles Design for Artifort
By Artifort, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Delft, NL
Marcel Wanders chair Model 045 '1986' Mobiles Design for Artifort
An early model 045 Mobiles Design chair for Artifort
By Marcel Wanders (1963)
Model 045 Mobiles Design chair 1986...
Category
20th Century Dutch Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sol Armchair - Metal Finish - Size I
By FBC London
Located in London, GB
The original Sol Chair is the epitome of a design classic in furniture terms, named after Fiona’s husband it is the perfect representation of male virility. An unique design by Fion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Children's Ballet Chair, Mohair and Cast Aluminum, Jordan Mozer, USA 1992-2018
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b. 1958), Children's Ballet Chair, (Small): Midnight Blue Wool Mohair and Cast Magnesium-Aluminum, Made in Chicago. 1992/2018. Prototypical, signed. Collection of the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 19 in D 21 in
Contemporary Violet Chair with Velvet Seat and Seatback in Blue Color
By Francesco Soro
Located in Milan, Lombardy
The 'Violet' chair features a Minimalist design and is well conceived in its essentiality. The frame is made of metal and the upholstery is in velvet. The metal frame is curvy both i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Grelha Steel Chair, Aquarius Chameleon Paint
By Estúdio Rika
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
A this contemporary styled Grelha chair is structured only by a round steel bar, designed to be used both in the internal and external areas, in the seat and backrest are used perfor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Padus Dining Chair with Bronze Patina Finish, Contemporary, Art Deco Inspired
By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Padus dining and host chair are a graceful, contemporary nod to Art Moderne. A refined curvilinear metal base majestically elevates and defines the upholstered seat and back which si...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Contemporary Chair by Crosby Studios, Metal with Purple Powder Coating, 2018
By Crosby Studios
Located in NEw YOrk, NY
A special collaboration between Crosby Studios & Ethan Cohen Gallery for Frieze Art Fair New York 2018. Minimal, yet organic shapes of the capsule release of the collectible furnitur...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
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An assortment of purple metal chairs is available at 1stDibs. Find 76 antique and vintage purple metal chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of purple metal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Purple metal chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many purple metal chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll and Milo Baughman produced popular purple metal chairs that are worth a look.
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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